Equipment

The (ESI) New Wave UP193FX laser ablation system is coupled to the Agilent 7500cs ICP-MS to provide a dedicated LA-ICP-MS system that can perform quantitative trace element analysis of solid materials and U-Pb age determinations in accessory mineral phases.

Equipment

Imaging and tomography

Micro-computed tomography (CT)

Micro-CT is a non-invasive and non-destructive technique that uses X-rays to create 3D models of the internal and external features of specimens. More than 3,000 X-ray projections are taken over a 360° rotation. A greyscale 3D volume is created, where the grey level reflects the X-ray attenuation of the material being scanned.

Equipment

High-resolution scanning electron microscopy

The Museum's imaging facility has two scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) capable of high-resolution imaging. Follow the links below to discover key features and technical details, see examples and find out which would be most suitable for your applications.

Equipment

Variable pressure scanning electron microscopy

The Museum's imaging facility has three scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) that can work at variable pressures. Find out about their key features and technical details, see examples and find out which would be most suitable for your applications.

Equipment

Transmission electron microscopy

The Museum uses the Hitachi H-7100 transmission electron microscope (TEM), which is specially designed to prevent beam damage to delicate and sensitive specimens. Discover more about the instrument and technique.